186
186
Jan 23, 2013
01/13
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 186
favorite 0
quote 0
, then algeria. you saw what happened and the deaths of americans and other contractors and employees just this past week. so, north africa is a new al qaeda haven, or al qaeda elements. >> it is. here, andrea, i think this crisis that we experienced on september 11th and 12th in benghazi, here's where it's evolved, and secretary clinton mentioned this at the hearing this morning, we have a crisis in north africa, the vast expanse thousands of miles across the sahara desert from niger to mali, algeria and morocco, you have radical islamist elements that have taken power in northern mali. the french government has gone out to meet that threat with the support of many african countries and the united states. i think as the house meets this afternoon and questions secretary clinton, we really ought to be talking about that issue, because the administration, obviously, made some mistakes before benghazi and the wake of benghazi, and they've admitted that. but we now need to move on to protect our diploma
, then algeria. you saw what happened and the deaths of americans and other contractors and employees just this past week. so, north africa is a new al qaeda haven, or al qaeda elements. >> it is. here, andrea, i think this crisis that we experienced on september 11th and 12th in benghazi, here's where it's evolved, and secretary clinton mentioned this at the hearing this morning, we have a crisis in north africa, the vast expanse thousands of miles across the sahara desert from niger to...
127
127
Jan 26, 2013
01/13
by
CNNW
tv
eye 127
favorite 0
quote 0
now we're trying to figure out what happened in algeria. never mind what sort of revenge would be exacted upon those who perpetrated it. here's what defense secretary leon panetta told me what he would do against al qaeda in mali. >> we've got to go after al qaeda wherever the hell they're at. and make sure they find no place to hide. because let's not forget the main goal of al qaeda is to attack the united states. we've got to go after them. in yemen, in somalia, and yes, in mali if necessarily. >> he says, go after wherever the hell they're at, whether that be yemen, somalia, or mali. jay carney though from the white house, really much more tentative. here's what he said just this week. >> wear working with france and support their effort in mali. and believe that the goal of preventing terrorists safe haven is an important one. >> general clark, going after al qaeda wherever the hell they're at is very different than, we are working with france. >> well, not necessarily, erin. first of all, we have the africa command there, they're work
now we're trying to figure out what happened in algeria. never mind what sort of revenge would be exacted upon those who perpetrated it. here's what defense secretary leon panetta told me what he would do against al qaeda in mali. >> we've got to go after al qaeda wherever the hell they're at. and make sure they find no place to hide. because let's not forget the main goal of al qaeda is to attack the united states. we've got to go after them. in yemen, in somalia, and yes, in mali if...
175
175
Jan 24, 2013
01/13
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 175
favorite 0
quote 0
we're seeing that obviously in algeria, and it's something that we as a nation are going to contend with for some time, and i hope that senator kerry and the new defense secretary, whoever that ends up being, it looks like, you know, it may be chuck hagel, i hope that they will push ahead with policies that recognize that the country -- the world is a very unsafe place right now. i don't think for some period of time now we fully have taken into account these mutation that is have occurred as it relates to the arab spring. >> thank you so much, senator corker. >> thank you. >>> a number of key senators are leading the way on guns. even before newtown. now there's new urgency, of course. new york senator kooersen has been been working across the aisle for a ban on gun trafficking. also today senator dianne feinstein introduced her ban on assault weapons. >> we have tried to recognize the right of a sit sfwlen to legally possess a weapon. no weapon is taken from anyone. the purpose is to dry up the supply of these weapons over time. >> i am telling you between this battle between now and w
we're seeing that obviously in algeria, and it's something that we as a nation are going to contend with for some time, and i hope that senator kerry and the new defense secretary, whoever that ends up being, it looks like, you know, it may be chuck hagel, i hope that they will push ahead with policies that recognize that the country -- the world is a very unsafe place right now. i don't think for some period of time now we fully have taken into account these mutation that is have occurred as...
106
106
Jan 23, 2013
01/13
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 106
favorite 0
quote 0
think we now can see sort of a bigger picture of what's happening in north africa between mali and algeria and have a bigger understanding of whether or not that may or may not have played a role in what was unfolding. >> right. well, there is the actual foreign policy piece, then there's the partisan ranker. maggie, before this began, we were looking at hillary clinton's approval ratings. 67% favorable, 26% unfavorable, 6% no opinion. we don't know if she's running for office in 2016, right? but certainly, some of this criticism, some of this questioning, is perhaps directing at poking some holes in the clintonian armor, if you will. >> perhaps. i would go there. no, i think that's absolutely right. i think the issue about benghazi, when it initially began, was a way at getting at obama through hillary clinton, right, during the campaign, but it then evolved into something else that was about her for exactly that purpose. if the idea today was to ding her up memorably going into 2016, i don't think that was accomplished. rand paul did what he was supposed to do, it will make his base happ
think we now can see sort of a bigger picture of what's happening in north africa between mali and algeria and have a bigger understanding of whether or not that may or may not have played a role in what was unfolding. >> right. well, there is the actual foreign policy piece, then there's the partisan ranker. maggie, before this began, we were looking at hillary clinton's approval ratings. 67% favorable, 26% unfavorable, 6% no opinion. we don't know if she's running for office in 2016,...
122
122
Jan 23, 2013
01/13
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 122
favorite 0
quote 0
the question and senator rich talked about where the people that perpetrated the recent attacks in algeria are they em boldened because no one paid a penalty for the attack in benghazi. >> i believe that drk i know that the fbi has been briefing some committees, i assume members or staff of this committee are included. i don't know that but i would assume, about the progress of their investigation. i got the most recent update from the director a few days ago when he returned from north africa. they are following some very promising leads and putting together cases. they would have to speak to you directly about that in a classified setting. but i think what they are trying to determine is how best to respond. and i think what the president clearly said is we will respond and we will bring those to justice. and i don't think anybody should doubt this president at his word. we have some very good example that it may take time but he does not in any way divert attention from the goal of bringing them to justice. >> thank you, madam secretary. the president also said al qaeda has been decembi
the question and senator rich talked about where the people that perpetrated the recent attacks in algeria are they em boldened because no one paid a penalty for the attack in benghazi. >> i believe that drk i know that the fbi has been briefing some committees, i assume members or staff of this committee are included. i don't know that but i would assume, about the progress of their investigation. i got the most recent update from the director a few days ago when he returned from north...
190
190
Jan 23, 2013
01/13
by
CNNW
tv
eye 190
favorite 0
quote 0
we asked the question and senator risch talked about, the people perpetrated the recent attacks in algeria, were they part of it or were they made perhaps em bold dennboldened be one has paid a penalty for the attacks in benghazi? >> i know that the fbi has been briefing some committees. i assume some members of this committee are included. i don't know that but i would assume. about the progress of their investigation. i got the most recent update from the director a few days ago when he returned from north africa. they are following some very promising leads and putting together cases. they would have to speak to you directly about that in a classified setting. but i think what they are trying to determine is how best to respond and i think what the president clearly said is, we will respond and we will bring those to justice and i don't think anybody should doubt this president at his word. we have some very good examples of that. it may take time but he does not in any way divert attention from the goal of bringing them to justice. >> thank you, madam secretary. the president also said
we asked the question and senator risch talked about, the people perpetrated the recent attacks in algeria, were they part of it or were they made perhaps em bold dennboldened be one has paid a penalty for the attacks in benghazi? >> i know that the fbi has been briefing some committees. i assume some members of this committee are included. i don't know that but i would assume. about the progress of their investigation. i got the most recent update from the director a few days ago when he...
112
112
Jan 28, 2013
01/13
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 112
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> and before we let you go, i mean, we're also -- this is on the heels of hostage situations in algeria. increased activity by al qaeda. the question is where does the west look for leadership, and where is the leadership? >> that's a good question. it highlights how explosive a small isolated situation can have global implications. the three cities that president morsi has put under a state of emergency, they're all long the suez canal. one of the most important waterways for global interest, american naval vessels pass through the suez canal. those three major cities are subject to state of emergency and it could pose a problem for the flow of so much of the global trade. that's why everything that happens in the middle east tends to have global implications. alex. >> thank you. stay safe. we will be sure to be following up with you in the days to come. and thank you to our panelists here in new york. sam stein, governor rendell, jody cantor, and jonathan alter. that is all for now. i'll see you back here tomorrow at noon eastern, 9:00 a.m. pacific, when i'm joined by obama money bunn
. >> and before we let you go, i mean, we're also -- this is on the heels of hostage situations in algeria. increased activity by al qaeda. the question is where does the west look for leadership, and where is the leadership? >> that's a good question. it highlights how explosive a small isolated situation can have global implications. the three cities that president morsi has put under a state of emergency, they're all long the suez canal. one of the most important waterways for...
129
129
Jan 29, 2013
01/13
by
CNNW
tv
eye 129
favorite 0
quote 0
recently as last week and testing more missiles, then you have benghazi, the attack on the hostages in algeria, and now the mali situation. some of these, especially in north africa, you could say, is that somebody else's fault or is that a failure? >> with mally, we're talking about the next phase on the war on terror. this is the sahara desert. i don't know what she could have done to stop those, but in the other cases, we're in a better position with iran than we have ever been. we have a stronger international coalition. we're in a better place to make a deal. with north korea, no one has been able to stop north korea, but we're back in asia. we're back in asia in large part because she has been on a plane constantly back in the region making relationships. >> the middle east is very complicated, but one proxy americans look at when it comes to the middle east is israel, when it comes to dealing with iran, with israel, with the broader region. hillary clinton holds the record for the most countries visited at 112. israel, the least visits from any secretary of state since rogers. henry kis
recently as last week and testing more missiles, then you have benghazi, the attack on the hostages in algeria, and now the mali situation. some of these, especially in north africa, you could say, is that somebody else's fault or is that a failure? >> with mally, we're talking about the next phase on the war on terror. this is the sahara desert. i don't know what she could have done to stop those, but in the other cases, we're in a better position with iran than we have ever been. we...
88
88
Jan 24, 2013
01/13
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 88
favorite 0
quote 0
terrorists who look to extend their influence and plot further attacks of the kind we saw just last week in algeria. >> but in order to improve diplomatic efforts, congress needs to act. secretary clinton called out the congressional holds being placed on foreign aid and bilateral assistance. >> i am one who believes that we have to both walk and chew gum at the same time. we have to deal with our own economy and our fiscal situation. that is a given, because that is the source of our strength and our capacity. but we also have to be smart about making the right investments in diplomacy and development to try to solve problems and prevent them. >> i'm joined tonight with senator chris murphy of connecticut, who is a member of the senate foreign relations committee. senator, good to have you with us tonight. moving forward, security obviously is an issue. so getting funding and help from republicans shouldn't be hard after this hearing. that's what i see today. your thoughts on it. >> well, listen, the republicans have had chance after chance to do the right thing here. the irony is just as thick as
terrorists who look to extend their influence and plot further attacks of the kind we saw just last week in algeria. >> but in order to improve diplomatic efforts, congress needs to act. secretary clinton called out the congressional holds being placed on foreign aid and bilateral assistance. >> i am one who believes that we have to both walk and chew gum at the same time. we have to deal with our own economy and our fiscal situation. that is a given, because that is the source of...
1,473
1.5K
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
CNNW
tv
eye 1,473
favorite 0
quote 0
with the success of the attack on a guest plant in algeria, extremists are growing more daring. a senior u.s. intelligence official tells cnn, quote, what we have seen is intelligence suggesting the desire to carry out more attacks against western and u.s. interests in the region. though there are no specific targets yet that the u.s. knows of, one of those plotting mokhtar belmokhtar was behind the algeria attack. >> we are starting to see an increasing collaboration, sharing of funding, sharing recruiting efforts, sharing of weapons and explosives, and certainly sharing of ideology that is expanding and connecting these various organizations. >> if chuck hagel becomes the next secretary of defense, he already knows what he's facing. >> i will ensure we stay vigilant and keep up the pressure on terrorist organizations as they try to expand their affiliates around the world in places like yemen, somalia, and north africa. >> but when it comes to north africa, u.s. intelligence agencies may be of limited use to him. that senior u.s. official tells cnn, quote, we do not have the l
with the success of the attack on a guest plant in algeria, extremists are growing more daring. a senior u.s. intelligence official tells cnn, quote, what we have seen is intelligence suggesting the desire to carry out more attacks against western and u.s. interests in the region. though there are no specific targets yet that the u.s. knows of, one of those plotting mokhtar belmokhtar was behind the algeria attack. >> we are starting to see an increasing collaboration, sharing of funding,...
209
209
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
CNNW
tv
eye 209
favorite 0
quote 0
recent events in mali and algeria remind us clearly of this. 21st century technologies, economies, threats are bringing the 7 billion citizens closer together than ever before. and as our planet adds another 2 billion people over the next 25 years, the dangers, complications and human demands will not be lessened but rather heightened. despite these challenges, i believe we also have historic opportunities to help build a safer, more prosperous, more secure and more hopeful and just world, than maybe at anytime in the history of man. for all people. yes, the curse of intolerance, hatred exists around the world and we must be clear-eyed about this danger. and we will be. we will not hesitate to use the full force of the military. but we must be smart, and more importantly wise. wise in how we employ all the nation's great power. it will be critically important for our country and the world. while we will not hesitate to act unilaterally when necessary, it is essential that we work closely with allies and partners to enhance america's interests and security, as well as global security. if co
recent events in mali and algeria remind us clearly of this. 21st century technologies, economies, threats are bringing the 7 billion citizens closer together than ever before. and as our planet adds another 2 billion people over the next 25 years, the dangers, complications and human demands will not be lessened but rather heightened. despite these challenges, i believe we also have historic opportunities to help build a safer, more prosperous, more secure and more hopeful and just world, than...
401
401
Jan 22, 2013
01/13
by
CNNW
tv
eye 401
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> we're learning more about a 57-year-old texas man killed in algeria. victor lovelady was killed. his daughter told her he actually felt safe there. >> nothing has happened there in so long. my friends have been doing it for so long. it's so safe. we have protection, and he really, truly felt safe there. >> a total of 37 hostages were killed at the plant. at least 5 people still not accounted for. >>> venezuela's foreign minister has met with hugo chavez. he's still making decision force the country. cha chavez is still making decisions for the country. he's unable to be sworn in nor a new term this month. >>> faith plays a miningor role in many american's lives. it's also very important in washington. that's why it's fitting that the final celebration is at the national cathedral. the spirit actual home of the nation. it was 80 years ago for fdr's first inauguration that a national prayer service was held. white house correspondent dan lothian. jeff mason and john black is the producer for cnn.com. dan, i want to start with you. kind of set up the even
. >>> we're learning more about a 57-year-old texas man killed in algeria. victor lovelady was killed. his daughter told her he actually felt safe there. >> nothing has happened there in so long. my friends have been doing it for so long. it's so safe. we have protection, and he really, truly felt safe there. >> a total of 37 hostages were killed at the plant. at least 5 people still not accounted for. >>> venezuela's foreign minister has met with hugo chavez. he's...
171
171
Jan 24, 2013
01/13
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 171
favorite 0
quote 0
with the unrest in mali, algeria and through north africa, all of our embassies and our consulates are at some heightened risk. our intelligence has to be excellent. our sharing of information has to be excellent. and africom which is the part of our defense department that projects force in north africa needs to be better resourced so we can better protect people. and if we do protect them well next time, this story will be over and should be over. notwithstanding the heroism of four, sadly, dead american diplomats. >> that's why there were a lot of important questions to be asked yesterday. i'm not sure we got really to the core. but i will say, carl, if you think george w. bush didn't have calls for his impeachment, we need to get you on google a little more often. >> not in the congress. a few. >> before we get to women in combat, also, no matter what, rand paul was bringing up a point. you may not have liked the way he brought it up, but if an ambassador in a hot zone cannot communicate with the secretary of state on the issue of security, there's something to be looked at. that's
with the unrest in mali, algeria and through north africa, all of our embassies and our consulates are at some heightened risk. our intelligence has to be excellent. our sharing of information has to be excellent. and africom which is the part of our defense department that projects force in north africa needs to be better resourced so we can better protect people. and if we do protect them well next time, this story will be over and should be over. notwithstanding the heroism of four, sadly,...
158
158
Jan 28, 2013
01/13
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 158
favorite 0
quote 0
world, and yet thousands of people are dying in places like afghanistan, syria, libya, somalia, mali, algeria, all of these places in wars without front lines, without uniforms, without conventional militaries. those are the kind of conflicts i write about. and the big message is, there's nothing new about this. we should be used to it by now because this is the way it's always been. >> max, you said the french go into mali, they're going to build up to 2,500 troops. the united states is going to have to deal with these things. how well situated are modern democracies to fight guerrilla -- to fight these wars? >> well, modern democracies face certain handicaps because of the growing power of the media and of democracy. and so if a war becomes unpopular at home, it's hard to sustain abroad. that wasn't something the roman empire had to worry about. it's something that modern france and the united states have to worry about. so my biggest concern about the french in mali is are they going to have the staying power? because sending a few hundred or a few thousand troops into mali and pushing bac
world, and yet thousands of people are dying in places like afghanistan, syria, libya, somalia, mali, algeria, all of these places in wars without front lines, without uniforms, without conventional militaries. those are the kind of conflicts i write about. and the big message is, there's nothing new about this. we should be used to it by now because this is the way it's always been. >> max, you said the french go into mali, they're going to build up to 2,500 troops. the united states is...